It is said that there are as many gods in India as there are humans. This statement is of course discerning. But the omniscient God of Jains says that the embodied pure self in its own form is identical with the Supreme being. As the cover of Karmic body opens, the self appears as the Supreme being . this is a special feature of Jain philosophy. It is a special feature of sacred places of Jains that they are regarded to be supermundane in the sense that the worship offered in the sacred places of Jains, had nothing to do with worldly beliefs Tirthanlaras say, " Worship God and become God." Perfect cleanliness is maintained in sacred places of Jains. The atmosphere is clam holy because eating, sleeping and sitting idly are prohibited there. Cleanliness of body, clothes vessels and possible purity of mind are insisted on.The management of sacred places of Jains is not in the hands of individual owners. The sangha looks after their management. Almost all necessities are provided in small as well as big sacred places. The Jain Sangha believes that pilgrims should be helped in their spiritual pursuits, Pilgrims also extend their possible co-operation in maintaining the sacred places in a dignified way. In Jain philosophy, Tirthankaras are held in very high esteem. The past, present and future groups of twenty four Tirthamkaraas and the presently journeying twenty Tirthankaras alone are regarded to be worthy of worship. They have their own dignified position in Sacred Places. Endowed with perfect knowledge and pure conduct, the Tirthankaras alone are promoters of religion. It is Tirthankaras who render splendour to the Sacred Places....

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Jainism is an ascetic religion that teaches the immortality and pilgrimage of the soul, denies the existence of a supreme being and emphasizes the art of non-violence....

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